How to Make Air Fryer Muffins
Air Fryer Muffins are the perfect breakfast treat. They are easy and quick to make and super delicious. You can use this recipe as a basic vanilla muffin recipe and add any add-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, or bananas.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 muffins
Calories: 192kcal
Optional variation: Banana Muffins
- replace sour cream with mashed bananas 1:1
- 1 large banana, chopped
Optional variation: Chocolate Chip Muffins
Optional variation: Blueberry Muffins
- ½ cup blueberries, fresh or thawed
- streusel topping*
Line about 8 silicone muffin cups with paper liners and set aside.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
In another large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter and oil until combined. Then whisk in the egg to combine. Add the buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla and stir to combine. Whisk in the sugar until well combined for about 1 minute. Add the flour mixture and whisk just to combine. Fold in the banana chunks, chocolate chips, or blueberries, if you like.
Spoon the batter into the prepared silicone cups until almost full. Top with coarse sugar or streusel topping if desired.
Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 4 minutes. Then, leaving the air fryer basket closed, lower the heat to 325°F (163°C) and bake for another 11 to 13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the silicone cups for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days**.
* I love using the streusel topping from my blueberry muffins recipe, but any streusel topping works well.
** Depending on the add-in you may want to store them in the fridge and shelf life could be reduced to only 2 days (when you add fresh fruits for example).
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg